Outlying Areas for May 11, 2012

To submit event and entertainment items for the Bon Temps calendar, email details to [e-mail] or fax to [phone]. Deadline is at noon Monday.

FRIDAY, MAY 11

• CELEBRATING WILDFLOWERS EVENT: 9:30 a.m., Winn Ranger District Work Center, south side of U.S. 84 about 8 miles west of Winnfield. Guided prairie tour led by Forest Botanist David Moore. Participants are asked to bring a bag lunch and plenty of water. Free. [phone] or [phone].
• OHR-O’KEEFE MUSEUM OF ART: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays until May 28, Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss. The artists of “Looking Ahead: Portraits from the Mott-Warsh Collection” directly or indirectly examine the social, political and cultural nuances of the black face and head in fine art. Also showing “Earth, Sea & Sky: Southern Ceramics from the Dod Stewart Collection” and “Confluence: Ceramics by Alisa Holen,” until June 2. https://www.georgeohr.org.
• NATIONAL TOURISM DAY: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Landry Parish Visitor Information Center, I-49 exit 23, just north of Opelousas. Displays focusing on area’s museums. Free.
• MUSIC AND MARKET: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Le Vieux Village/Farmer’s Market Pavilion, 828 E. St. Landry St., Opelousas. Featuring Jamie Bergeron & Kickin Cajuns. Bring lawn chairs. Ice chests not allowed. Free. [phone] or http://www.cityofopelousas.com.
• ON THE AIR! : 6 p.m. dinner; 8 p.m. show, Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Rollicking rendition of a live radio broadcast from 1945 with cast of five, live band, comedy and more. [phone] or http://www.stagedoorcanteen.org.
• FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMER JOE HORN APPEARANCE: 6-8 p.m., Big Daddy E’s, Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville. http://www.paragoncasinoresort.com.
• FRIDAY NIGHT COOKIE JAR FISHING TOURNAMENT: 7 p.m.-midnight, False River, Morrison Parkway Public Boat Dock, New Roads. Entry fees apply. [phone].
• SHIRLEY VALENTINE: 7:30 p.m., Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., New Orleans. Preview of the one-woman show performed by Ricky Graham with the Southern Repertory Theatre. $20-$25. http://www.southernrep.com.
• SINGER + SONGWRITER SERIES: 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m., Acadiana Center for the Arts, 100 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette. Performance by Guy Clark with Richard Leigh. [phone], [phone] or http://www.pasaonline.org.
• THREE BY TENNESSEE: 8 p.m., Playmakers Theater, 19016 Playmakers Road, Covington. Performance of the Tennessee Williams plays “The Lady of Larkspur Lotion,” “A Perfect Analysis Given by a Parrot” and “The Case of the Crushed Petunias.” Adults, $15; students, $10. [phone] or http://www.playmakersinc.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 12

• EOTROPICAL SONGBIRD TOUR: 6 a.m., meet for carpool at Coffee Call, 3132 College Drive. Baton Rouge Audubon Society field trip to the Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (east edge of the Atchafalaya Basin). Bring binoculars, sunscreen, hat and water. Must have a valid fishing or hunting license or Wild Louisiana Stamp (sold at sporting goods stores or http://www.wlf.la.gov.) Send an email to [e-mail] if you plan to attend.
• TECHE AREA FARMER’S MARKET: 6-10 a.m., Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia. Fresh, locally grown produce, arts and crafts, jams and jellies, preserves, baked goods and yard art. [phone].
• COVINGTON FARMER’S MARKET: 8 a.m.-noon, 600 Columbia St., Covington. Music by The Abita Stumps. http://www.cityofcovingtonla.com.
• BAYOU TECHE FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-noon, Hamilton and North New Market streets, St. Martinville. Produce, arts and crafts for sale. [phone].
• OPEN CAR SHOW: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., V Watts Furniture, 13060 Florida Blvd., Livingston. Free jambalaya, door prizes, music by Homer T. Free. [phone].
• INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Louisiana State Arboretum, 1300 Sudie Lawton Lane, Ville Platte. Join site naturalist Kim Hollier for guided birdwatching tours, presentations, bird games and activities. Admission to Chicot State Park is $1 per person. Once inside the park, the Arboretum is free. [phone] or http://www.louisianaarboretum.wordpress.com.
• STEP OUTSIDE: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., registration begins at 8 a.m., Sherburne Wildlife Management Area, State Route 975, Krotz Springs. Outdoor education program for children and adults targeting individual with special needs to provide them with an opportunity to engage in safe, hands-on activities. [phone] or http://www.stepoutside.org.
• HAMMOND MARKETS: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. arts and crafts market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. farmers’ market. Arts market is at #2 W. Thomas St., and the Farmers’ Market is at Southwest Railroad Avenue. Information and vendor applications, [phone] or http://www.dddhammond.com.
• MOTHER’S DAY TEA: 10 a.m., Ascension Parish Library, Dutchtown, 13278 La. 73, Geismar. A Max and Ruby-themed event with a story, crafts, games, and refreshments. All ages. Registration is required. [phone].
• KNIT-IN AT THE MUSEUM: noon-4 p.m., National World II Museum, 945 Magazine St. New Orleans. Join other knitters and work on a Knit Your Bit scarf or bring in other projects and swap stories with other knitters under the Museum’s WWII C-47. Light refreshments provided. http://www.nationalww2museum.org or [phone] ext. 229.
• AUDITIONS FOR THE REHEARSAL: noon-3 p.m., Cité des Arts, 109 Vine St., Lafayette. Performances July 19-22 and 26-29 [phone] or http://citedesarts.org.
• 2012 STUDENT ARTS EXPO: 2-8 p.m., Acadiana Center for the Arts, 1010 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette. 100 visual arts exhibits, performances and activities. Each of Lafayette Parish’s public schools are represented. [phone].
• BOOK SIGNING: 2 p.m., Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 5705 Johnston St., Lafayette. Alex V. Cook will sign copies of his book “Louisiana Saturday Night.” [phone].
• EW LEVIATHAN ORIENTAL FOX-TROT ORCHESTRA: 4:30-7:30 p.m., plaza of the Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum, 710 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette. With opening remarks by Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne. Bring a picnic supper and a lawn chair. Free. http://museum.louisiana.edu.
• RENDEZ-VOUS DES CAJUNS: 6 p.m., Liberty Theatre, Eunice. Cajun music radio and TV show featuring Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band and Paul Daigle & Cajun Gold. $5. [phone] or http://www.eunice-la.com.
• ON THE AIR!: 6 p.m. dinner; 8 p.m. show, Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Rollicking rendition of a live radio broadcast from 1945 with cast of five, live band, comedy and more. [phone] or http://www.stagedoorcanteen.org.
• SHIRLEY VALENTINE: 7:30 p.m., Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., New Orleans. Opening night of the one-woman show performed by Ricky Graham with the Southern Repertory Theatre. $20-$25. http://www.southernrep.com.
• THREE BY TENNESSEE: 8 p.m., Playmakers Theater, 19016 Playmakers Road, Covington. Performance of the Tennessee Williams plays “The Lady of Larkspur Lotion,” “A Perfect Analysis Given by a Parrot” and “The Case of the Crushed Petunias.” Adults, $15; students, $10. [phone] or http://www.playmakersinc.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 13

• ON THE AIR!: 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Rollicking rendition of a live radio broadcast from 1945 with cast of five, live band, comedy and more. [phone] or http://www.stagedoorcanteen.org.
• MOTHER’S DAY TOURS: 1-5 p.m., Arts for All Studio, 11911 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville. Tours of three area art galleries. $25. Tickets are available at Birdman Coffee and Books, 5687 Commerce St., St. Francisville or at the Arts for All Studio on the day of the event. [phone], http://artsforall.uniquelyfeliciana.com or [e-mail].
• SHIRLEY VALENTINE: 3 p.m., Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., New Orleans. One-woman show performed by Ricky Graham with the Southern Repertory Theatre. $20-$25. http://www.southernrep.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 15

• TECHE AREA FARMER’S MARKET: 2-6 p.m., Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia. Produce, arts and crafts, jams, jellies, baked goods and art.
• FALSE RIVER TUESDAY NIGHT FISHING TOURNAMENTS: 6-9 p.m., Morrison Parkway Public Boat Dock, New Roads. [phone] or http://www.pctourism.org.
• EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE: 7 p.m., Stage Door Canteen, National World II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Screening of the 2011 film starring Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock. Free. Reservations recommended. (504)-528-1944 ext. 264 or email [e-mail].

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16

• WHITE GLOVE WEDNESDAYS: 9 a.m.-noon, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Curator Eric Rivet leads a program on the uniforms and equipment used by American and German soldiers during World War II. Free with Museum admission. [phone] ext. 288.
• VICTORY BELLES, LUL LABY OF BROADWAY: Noon buffet seating, 1 p.m. show, Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Broadway hits of the 1940s, including compositions of Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and others. http://www.stagedoorcanteen.org or [phone].
• LUNCHBOX LECTURE: noon-1 p.m., National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Walt Burgoyne will discuss The Fight for Ethiopia. Feel free to bring lunch. [phone], ext. 229.
• THE SHULTZ FORUM ON WORLD AFFAIRS: 5 p.m., reception; 6 p.m., presentation, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. French author Dominique Lapierre will give a lecture titled “A Beautiful Franco-American Epic: The Second World War Miracle that Saved Paris from Hitler’s Apocalyptic Order.” Free. Registration required. RSVP to [e-mail] or [phone] ext. 331.
• SHIRLEY VALENTINE: 7:30 p.m., Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., New Orleans. One-woman show performed by Ricky Graham with the Southern Repertory Theatre. $20-$25. http://www.southernrep.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 17

• ICHOLAS FLAMEL SERIES DISCUSSION: 5 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, 500 Mississippi St., Donaldsonville. Discuss the trials and tribulations of Nicholas, Pernelle and the twins with other like minded teens. Refreshments provided. Grades 6 and above. [phone].
• TRIVIAL PURSUIT: 6:30 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, 13278 La. 73, Geismar. Participants will divide into teams and compete against each other for title of “Trivial Pursuit master.” Free. To register, call [phone].
• SHIRLEY VALENTINE: 7:30 p.m., Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., New Orleans. One-woman show performed by Ricky Graham with the Southern Repertory Theatre. $20-$25. http://www.southernrep.com.